Did you know that Canada’s Favourite Bar is right here in St. John’s, Newfoundland? Air Canada’s enRoute Magazine and Rickard’s Beer teamed up for the #SAYCHEERS campaign, a national search for the most loved bar in Canada. Bar patrons across the nation voted for the Top 100, supporting their favourite drinking establishments in each province and territory, and when it was all done, O’Reilly’s Irish Newfoundland Pub was #1 in Canada!

"There are a million reasons to visit St. John’s – we want YOU to help us narrow it down to the TOP 5!"

We asked our locals to be ambassadors to the rest of the world! What are the very best reasons to visit our colourful city? Is it our food? The fresh ocean air? The people? Here within, five notable choices:

There's plenty of Irish music in St. John's! A quick walk downtown will make you want to pop into any one of our famous Irish pubs for a scoff and a scuff - here are some notable stops so you don't miss a beat.